Synonyms of woozy

woozy

adjective

ˈwü-zē 

as in dizzy

having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down

the blood donor started to feel a little woozy after rising too quickly from the cot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dizzy
• giddy
• whirling
• weak
• vertiginous
• reeling
• swimmy
• dazed
• light-headed
• faint
• groggy
• aswoon
• confused
• addled
• befuddled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stable
• steady
• clearheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of woozy

The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026

They can also be used to prevent fainting or for someone who is woozy. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 15 May 2026

The wooziest moments sacrifice Robyn’s easy-listening appeal for the sake of surprise. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026

Few rappers kicked off the 2010s with more buzz than A$AP Rocky, who along with his A$AP Mob collective swept through New York and eventually the whole country with his easy swagger, woozy beats and electric rhymes. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026